What does it look like to build what God has given you without burning out?

In this episode of eighth & GRACE, Brandy sits down with Dusty Hegge for a grounded, honest conversation about faith, work, and the tension so many women feel between calling and exhaustion.

Dusty has spent years helping Christian authors, creatives, and leaders build sustainable businesses rooted in discipleship - not hustle, striving, or performance. Together, they talk about faithful work, ADHD, rhythms that support real life, wintring seasons, balancing female entrepreneurship + staying at home while working moms, burnout, and learning to trust God with the process.

This episode is for the woman who loves Jesus, feels called to build something meaningful, and tired of feeling she's behind doing it wrong.

There's no pressure here. No hustle theology. Just permission to build slowly, rest honestly, and trust God with outcomes.

If youre navigating faith, work, and fatigue, all at once.... this conversation will help you exhale.

To further connect with Dusty: https://www.dustyhegge.com

Connect with Brandy for podcast collaboration and speaking engagements: myeighthandgrace@gmail.com

Website, blog, newsletter: www.brandyadawson.com

Instagram:@brandyadawson

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What if the holidays don't need you to be more festive- just more present? In this Christmas edition of What About This? Brandy Dawson sits with the reality many of us feel but don't always name, the joy and anxiety of this season. The full rooms and the empty chairs. The laughter and the ache. The pressure to hold it all together while your nervous system is already tired.

This episode weaves together theology, breath prayers, and practical nervous system regulation for women balancing holiday stress and expectation. You'll find grounding practices you can actually use- at the table, in the bathroom, in the car or in the middle of an awkward moment.

If your feeling both festive and fragile, there's a seat for you here. Christmas can feel both joyful and overwhelming this year and if you're nodding yes....you're not alone. This holiday episode is for the woman navigating anxiety, grief, family tension, and the ache in-between.

Complete with breath prayers, nervous system support, grace filled encouragement, and Brandy's Holiday Report/2025 Gift Giving Guide.

Connect with Brandy for podcast collaboration or speaking engaement requests: myeighthandgrace@gmail.com

Website, blog+Newsletter: https://www.brandyadawson.com

Instagram:https://instagram.com/brandyadawson

Substack:Musings of Grace

Holiday Gift Guide will be linked on Substack, Website, Instagram:)

What if the most holy moments of Christmas happen in the ordinary, even the painful places? In this tender + hilarious holiday episode, Brandy Dawson shares real-life hope for weary hearts, simple joy-filled traditions that won't break the bank, inexpensive gift ideas,(for the pups too;) and a needed reminder that Jesus sits high but comes low so you are never alone there. It's a "When Low is Holy- Deck the Halls Edition" kind of Christmas- complete with a breath prayer, communion moment, and two free soul-care guides to help you breathe lighter again this season.

Tinsel may be thin.....but LOVE is still holding everything together, including you.

The twinkling lights on the viral Christmas trees may feel like they're judging you for not having your life life together, don't worry- No one really does. And if you are living on caffeine, prayer, and maybe one thread of tinsel.... this episode is your reminder that Jesus came for the ones with tired hearts and messy houses too. You're doing better than you think (and you're still wildly loved.) Because trying to make holiday magic while holding back tears is.... A LOT. So..... yeah. If this December looks a little unhinged? Same, friend. Same. We're all in this together. And He is with us in the tangled lights, the tears you wipe in the aisle at Target, the words under your breath in the Wal-Mart parking lot, and the hope you're clinging to. Joy is abundant in this place too!

Now, Let's Chat~

To connect with Brandy for podcast collaboration or speaking engagements: myeighthandgrace@gmail.com

Website + Blog ( Also to get free guides): https://www.brandyadawson.com

Follow along on instagram + Chat in Dm's:https://instagram.com/brandyadawson

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